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Discover Travel’s 2020 Escorted Tours – now open for bookings!

Bookings are now open for our 2020 Escorted Tours

We are very excited to reveal our 2020 Escorted Tours!

Starting in June 2020, join Ian as he goes In Search of the Polar Bears with an 11 day expedition cruise of Spitsbergen, immediately followed by Peter heading Back to the USSR, hosting you on a tour highlighting the Baltic state capitals and Russia’s iconic cities of St Petersburg and Moscow.

September takes us for a trip through Timeless Turkey,specifically for our Solo Travellers Club members. With one foot in Asia and the other in Europe, Turkey holds a unique place in history. From bustling cities with grand bazaars to intricate places and UNESCO monument, this tour of Turkey captures timeless Ottoman, Greek and western influence in both its history and cuisine. With the warmth of its people and breath-taking landscape – Turkey is back!

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From snow-covered landscapes and otherworldly icy seas to magical natural light shows, Lapland is the perfect place to experience the breath-taking nature of the Arctic Circle. On this winter adventure, we’ll see it all – travelling from enchanting Oulu to … Continue reading →

From the castles of Denmark to the picturesque islands of Sweden and the history of Norway’s capital, this summertime Scandinavian journey ticks off all that’s unique about the Nordics. Combining breath-taking scenery with insightful local experiences, memorable accommodations and fascinating … Continue reading →

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Walk along the Great Wall, celebrate Mongolia’s greatest and most colourful festival, traverse the mighty Siberian landscape and explore Russia’s most exciting cities on this grand adventure. Itinerary Days 1-2: St. Petersburg … Continue reading →

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Travel from Istanbul to Gallipoli Peninsula and be guided through Anzac Cove to the battlefields, and visit the archaeological site of Troy Uncover the multi-layered city of Istanbul; the continent-straddling metropolis that so many civilisations have called home over the … Continue reading →

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